The underrated Greg Perry is not a household
name, but his behind-the-scenes contributions to soul make him one of the
more interesting performers of the 1970s. The multi-talented
North Dakota native began his career as part of the creative
team at Invictus Records, the label formed by Holland-Dozier-Holland after
they left Motown. There, he was often paired with Angelo Bond and
General Johnson, where they wrote material for the company's stable of
artists, which included 100 Proof Aged In Soul, Honey Cone, Chairmen
Of The Board, and Freda Payne. Among their successes are "Bring The Boys
Back Home," "Somebody's Been Sleeping," and "Men Are Getting
Scarce."

Invictus was out of business by the mid-70s, and
Perry stepped to the microphone himself for a couple of albums that
showcased his endearing vocal abilities. Mellow grooves like
"Live And Let Live" made him a favorite on the rare groove/modern soul
circuit. He also produced the classic Oops! Here I Go Again
album by his wife Edna Wright